Yankees Continue Losing Streak, Plummet to New Depths with Defeat against Nationals

Despite the Yankees’ dwindling season, there was a glimmer of hope on Tuesday as their defenders’ gloves provided a much-needed spark. Unfortunately, their ice-cold offense quickly extinguished any positive feelings, resulting in the Yankees suffering their ninth consecutive loss, a historic low not seen since 1982. During that time, Dave Winfield led the team in …

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AL scout attempts to diagnose issues plaguing Carlos Rodon

Carlos Rodon and Luis Severino are set to pitch for the Yankees against the Nationals on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Unfortunately, they haven’t performed as the dynamic duo the team had hoped for this season. In fact, their struggles are among the many reasons why the Yankees are currently at the bottom of the AL …

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How Six Moves by Brian Cashman Contributed to the Yankees’ Current Struggles

The Yankees have faced criticism for straying too far into analytics and abandoning their scouting roots. However, General Manager Brian Cashman maintains that they strive to strike a balance between new school and old. From an outsider’s perspective, it is difficult to determine the validity of these critiques, but one thing is clear: the Yankees’ …

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DJ LeMahieu of the Yankees benched due to tightness in right calf

The Yankees faced a setback in their inconsistent offense on Wednesday night as DJ LeMahieu, one of their hottest recent hitters, was unable to play due to right-calf tightness. Manager Aaron Boone revealed that LeMahieu felt something in his calf during batting practice and wasn’t quite right during ground balls. While LeMahieu was unavailable to …

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Carlos Rodon shines in Yankees debut despite disappointing loss

Despite the Yankees’ offensive struggles, Carlos Rodon’s debut in pinstripes was a promising one. The left-hander, who signed a $162 million contract with the Yankees this past offseason, returned from a series of injuries to pitch 5 ¹/₃ innings, allowing only two runs on four hits in a 3-0 loss to the Cubs. While Rodon …

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